Fern Hill Elementary School vs Industrial Design Engineering and Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fern Hill Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
311 students
Industrial Design Engineering and Arts
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
392 students
| Measure | Fern Hill Elementary School Tacoma, Washington | Industrial Design Engineering and Arts Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #803 of 1,154 | #161 of 333 |
| National rank | #27608 of 50,301 | #7096 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 311 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.1% | 46.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Industrial Design Engineering and Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 46.4).
- •Fern Hill Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Industrial Design Engineering and Arts does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Industrial Design Engineering and Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.7% vs 71.1%).
- •Industrial Design Engineering and Arts does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.3).
- •Industrial Design Engineering and Arts is the larger school with 392 students compared with 311.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fern Hill Elementary School better than Industrial Design Engineering and Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Industrial Design Engineering and Arts ranks higher (54.8 vs 46.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fern Hill Elementary School and Industrial Design Engineering and Arts?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fern Hill Elementary School: 311. Industrial Design Engineering and Arts: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fern Hill Elementary School and Industrial Design Engineering and Arts rank in Washington?
Fern Hill Elementary School is 803rd of 1,154 and Industrial Design Engineering and Arts is 161st of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).